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The 1939 International Harvester school bus known as 'Furthur,' central to Ken Kesey's 1964 countercultural journey, has left its Oregon storage for the first time in over 50 years. Now displayed in San Francisco as part of the 'Forever Grateful' exhibit, the rusted vehicle serves as a focal point for a preservation effort aimed at restoring the historic artifact.
Peter Max, the American artist known for vibrant, psychedelic posters featuring flowers and rainbows, died at 88 in Manhattan. His work defined the visual aesthetic of the 1960s counterculture and generated significant commercial success through extensive licensing deals.
The 1939 International Harvester bus known as 'Furthur,' central to Ken Kesey's 1964 psychedelic road trip, has arrived in San Francisco for a new exhibition. The 'Forever Grateful/Golden Gate Park' exhibit, opening September 5 and running through October 25, features the bus alongside Jerry Garcia's 1973 BMW, which is being displayed publicly for the first time. Organized by the Haight Street Art Center, the multi-part exhibition includes immersive experiences, historical memorabilia, and a restoration effort to preserve the bus for permanent Bay Area display.
The iconic 'Furthur' bus, central to the 1960s counterculture and Grateful Dead history, has returned to San Francisco for a major exhibition at the Haight Street Art Center. The display, titled 'Forever Grateful,' spans two locations: a free poster-focused gallery and a ticketed interactive space in Golden Gate Park. The exhibit features the bus, Jerry Garcia’s BMW, and immersive experiences like liquid light shows, aiming to preserve the band's legacy and community spirit.
Burning Man 2026 opens in Nevada amid a sharp debate over its cultural identity. Co-founder John Law argues the event has lost its original anarchist spirit, becoming a luxury playground for the wealthy, while data shows a significant rise in high-income attendees. Despite criticism, the festival remains a major draw, with 80% of participants valuing its core philosophy, and new first-timers continue to arrive in large numbers.
A longtime fan and former owner of Raw, Josh Kesselman, purchased High Times magazine for $3.5 million with the aim of restoring its counterculture ethos and adapting it to the modern era of legal cannabis, planning to produce various media formats and revive events like the Cannabis Cup.
John Sinclair, a counterculture figure known for his activism and music production, has passed away at the age of 82. His arrest for marijuana possession inspired a John Lennon song and a star-studded concert to free him. Sinclair continued to advocate for marijuana legalization and played a significant role in the movement. Throughout his life, he was involved in various artistic and political endeavors, leaving a lasting impact on the counterculture movement.
John Sinclair, a prominent marijuana activist, counterculture figure, and poet, has passed away at the age of 82. Known for his advocacy for marijuana legalization and his role in the MC5, Sinclair was a key figure in the counterculture movement and a co-founder of the radical anti-racist group, the White Panther Party. His arrest and subsequent freedom rally in the 1970s galvanized activists and drew support from influential figures like John Lennon. Sinclair's legacy lives on through his impact on the marijuana legalization movement and his extensive body of work in poetry and activism.
John Sinclair, the Detroit poet, cannabis activist, and counterculture icon, has passed away at the age of 82. He was known for his role in the MC5 band, the White Panther Party, and his efforts to legalize marijuana in Michigan. Sinclair was a charismatic and controversial figure who made headlines as a cultural whirlwind and bold provocateur during the 1960s and 70s. Despite his utopian dreams of a post-industrial society based on leisure and marijuana, Sinclair's impact on counterculture and music in Detroit was significant.
John Sinclair, the poet and political activist known for his role in Detroit's counterculture scene, has passed away at the age of 82. He was a prominent figure in the 1960s and '70s, managing the rock band MC5 and co-founding the White Panther Party. Sinclair's activism, including his imprisonment for cannabis-related charges, inspired protests and a song by John Lennon. He later became a cannabis columnist and advocate, and continued to be involved in the music and cannabis communities until his passing.
The Brooklyn Museum is hosting an exhibition called "Copy Machine Manifestos" that celebrates the radical history of zines. With over 800 objects on display, the exhibition explores the role of zines in art, their democratizing nature, and their ability to foster artistic communities. Starting in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the exhibition traces the evolution of zines, from their origins in correspondence networks to their relevance in punk, queer, and feminist movements. The exhibition aims to provide an alternative history of art and highlight the ongoing vitality of zines as a medium.
The nearly complete archive of the Whole Earth Catalog, a magazine that played a significant role in popularizing tech and internet culture, has been digitized and made available online. The collection includes issues of the original magazine as well as the Whole Earth Software Review, which focused on the emerging computer culture. The project was directed by the Gray Collective and supported by the Long Now Foundation and the Internet Archive. The archive can be accessed in PDF form on the Internet Archive's website.
The Whole Earth Catalog, a counterculture publication founded by Stewart Brand 55 years ago, has been made available online for the first time. The digital library includes the catalog, magazines, and journals, offering readers the ability to browse through the content or download entire issues. The Whole Earth Catalog was influential in promoting self-reliance and had a profound impact on Silicon Valley's ethos. The restoration project was led by Barry Threw, in collaboration with the Long Now Foundation and the Internet Archive. The collection serves as a comprehensive archive of the Whole Earth publications, which had been relatively inaccessible in recent years.
The annual Burning Man festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert is experiencing a clash between long-time attendees and tech bros, celebs, and influencers who expect a weeklong Coachella in the desert. The event's core principles of self-reliance and decommodification are being challenged by the growing piles of debris left behind and the festival's impact on climate change. Social media has played a role in spreading misinformation and distorting the perception of the event. While some argue that Burning Man's tenets worked during this year's rain-induced fiasco, others point out that not all attendees followed the principle of decommodification.
Burning Man is a nine-day celebration of art and self-expression held in Black Rock City, Nevada. The festival, which attracts around 70,000 people each year, culminates in the burning of a towering wooden sculpture shaped like a man. Attendees, known as Burners, describe the event as an exercise in creativity and community building. However, this year's festival has been marred by extreme weather conditions, including rain and thick sludge, leading to limited access and challenges for participants. Burning Man has evolved from a modest gathering in 1986 to a dayslong desert rave that attracts tech moguls, influencers, and celebrities. The festival has faced criticism for its changing demographics and the influx of wealthier attendees, which some argue has diluted its DIY ethos.